Recipe - Asparagus With Garlic And Basil

I.E.S.JJGF65A
PHILLY INQUIRER
ADENA POTOK
3 pound Asparagus; trimmed
Cleaned
30 ml Garlic peeled and split
2 teaspoon Dried basil or 2 sprigs
Boiling water
FOR THE TOPPING
1/3 cup Margarine
1 tablespoon Garlic chopped
One fourth cup Fresh basil chopped

Arrange asparagus in a layer in large,deep skillet along with the garlic
and basil.(This may have to be done in two batches.)Pour boiling water over
to about 1" deep.Cover and bring to a boil.Cook for 8 minutes or until
crisptender.

While the asparagus is cooking,prepare the topping by melting the margarine
in small pan.Add the garlic and saute for 1 to 2 minutes.Stir in basil.

Drain asparagus,discarding split garlic (and basil sprigs,if used.),and
arrange in serving dish.Spoon basil topping over.Makes 8 to 10
servings.....

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